Piedra Vista hasn't had much luck against Rio Rancho recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Panthers will head out to square off against the Rams at 5:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
On Tuesday, Piedra Vista made easy work of Cleveland and carried off a 15-4 victory. The Panthers have beaten the Storm the last four times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Storm has come to flipping the script.
BROOKELYNN CADRAIN made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits (and not a single walk). CADRAIN was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 3-for-6.
TAQUIRA HOOD
| 04/08/25 @ Cleveland | 2 |
| 03/12/25 vs Culver City | 1 |
| 05/16/24 vs Organ Mountain | 1 |
| 05/11/24 vs Albuquerque | 1 |
| 04/27/24 @ Sandia | 1 |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on TAQUIRA HOOD, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. RAEGAN LEFEBRE was another key player, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4.
Piedra Vista kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Rio Rancho faced Cibola in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Rams put the hurt on the Cougars with a sharp 18-9 win. The victory was nothing new for the Rams as they're now sitting on five straight.
Piedra Vista's record is now 12-6-1. As for Rio Rancho, their record now sits at 12-6.
Everything went Piedra Vista's way against Rio Rancho when the teams last played back in March of 2024, as Piedra Vista made off with a 12-4 win. Do the Panthers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Rams turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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